Plein Air Paintout

Forty painters will converge in Alameda at this fourth annual event, which includes exhibitions, sales, demonstrations and more. Proceeds benefit Frank Bette Center for the Arts. July 13-19; see Web site for details. (510) 523-6957. www.frankbettecenter.org.

Golf Fore a Cause

Concours d'Elegance

Weekend events, including an auto show, food, wine and more, benefit a number of charities, including the Concours Foundation and the Guardsmen. July 17-19; see Web site for more information. www.sfconcours.com.

Cause for the Paws

Sparkle, Patty, Sparkle!

Patty Duke is the guest of honor that includes an interview with Bruce Villanch, clip highlights from her career, performances and a screening of her film "Valley of the Dolls." Proceeds benefit New Leaf Services, NAMI Walk/S.F. Bay Area and the Mental Health Association of S.F. $30. 8 p.m. July 20. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., S.F. (415) 863-0611. ticketweb.com.

Napa Valley Festival del Sole

Robert Redford and violin sensation Chad Hoopes highlight an evening to benefit the Redford Center. The concert is followed by a dinner at the Quintessa winery in Rutherford. $75-$125 concert; $750 concert, dinner, reception. 6:30 p.m. July 21. See Web site for details. (888) 337-6272. www.fdsnapa.org.

Opening Night Gala

The San Francisco Opera's Bravo! Club hosts a Champagne and cocktail reception before the opening-night performance of Verdi's "Il Trovatore," followed by a dinner at City Hall. $325-$430. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11. www.sfopera.com/bravo.

Fall Music Festival and Celebrity Golf Classic

The Doobie Brothers, Journey, Pablo Cruise and more perform during two days at shows at B.R. Cohn Winery during this event to benefit a number of charities, including Boys & Girls Clubs Valley of the Moon, Bread and Roses and more. Oct. 2-5; see Web site for details. www.brcohn.com.